Buying a car is a big budget for most people, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your motor vehicle, and for some maintenance works the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to describe to you when to change the timing belt on your Nissan NV200? For that, to begin with, we are going to see why it is important to do this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Nissan NV200 , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Nissan NV200.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Nissan NV200?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Nissan NV200 represents a considerable budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the value of this fix, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Nissan NV200’s timing belt objective
The timing of a Nissan NV200 has an essential role in the smooth running of your engine. In truth, it will have the mission to synchronize the valves and pistons, and to make the link between the camshaft, the water pump, the crankshaft and the injection pump . It will allow the engine to work effectively, and avoid any risk of engine breakage. The shorter the distance your car travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The problem with the timing of a Nissan NV200 is that it is internal to the engine. And so, unlike an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually check its state. So you might presume that this belt is just an unimportant component, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are big. If the timing of your Nissan NV200 breaks, you will most certainly have to change the engine of this one. In truth, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the consequences are. It is consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Nissan NV200?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Nissan NV200? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we revealed above, we must not miss on the replacement of this component. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your Nissan NV200 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Nissan NV200’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve before you do the timing . Generally, timing belts have a life of 5 to 10 years and a maximum mileage between 80, 000 and 200, 000km .
How to change the timing belt of an Nissan NV200?
As the timing belt of a Nissan NV200 represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to change it oneself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this procedure, we will however fairly quickly describe the different steps to be carried out to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Nissan NV200 on stands, and depending on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine elements remain in the right position, in any other case your engine will break. Remove the other elements that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Remove the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must take out all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
- Mount the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Nissan NV200 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine is running effectively.
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Changing the timing belt how much does it cost?
And finally, we’ll try to give you an idea of the price if you want to replace the timing belt of your Nissan NV200 . Take note that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary a lot, but generally speaking we estimate that the price of the distribution varies between 400 and 900 euros , depending on the place where you do it and your engine. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Nissan NV200, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan NV200 category.
